ELITE SHORT-FORM VIDEO EDITOR – PODCAST REELS, CULTURE CONTENT & VIRAL STORYTELLING

WE WILL IGNORE ALL APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THROUGH ON THE REQUESTS IN THIS DESCRIPTION.

READ THIS ENTIRE POST CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING.

We are not looking for average editors.

We are not looking for people using recycled TikTok templates.

We are not looking for people mass applying to every editing job online.

We are looking for someone SPECIAL.

Someone who understands culture, storytelling, pacing, emotion, energy, internet psychology, and how to make people STOP scrolling.

If your edits feel generic, robotic, outdated, overtemplated, or “safe,” this is not the position for you.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are a growing media company producing:
• Podcast content
• Talking head content
• Interview content
• Lifestyle branding content
• Event coverage
• Culture-driven social media content

This is FULL-TIME and LONG-TERM.

We are prepared to pay MORE for the RIGHT person.

We care about QUALITY. We can't cut corners!!!!

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YOU MUST UNDERSTAND:

• High-retention editing
• Storytelling through pacing
• Emotional timing
• Camera rhythm
• Music selection
• Sound design
• Internet culture
• African American culture
• Luxury aesthetics
• Social media psychology
• Viral hooks
• Modern editing trends WITHOUT looking cheesy

You should know how to create edits that FEEL premium and emotionally engaging.

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THIS ROLE REQUIRES EXPERIENCE WITH:

• 2-person podcast editing
• Talking head reels
• Event recap / event storytelling edits
• Short-form vertical content
• Social-first editing
• Captions and motion graphics
• Music synchronization
• Reaction emphasis
• Strategic zooms and punch-ins
• Clean but dynamic pacing

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VERY IMPORTANT

We are specifically looking for editors who naturally understand:
• Conversational rhythm
• Black culture
• Humor timing
• Music culture
• Emotional storytelling
• Luxury branding
• Modern social media energy

This is not something that can easily be taught.

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WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR:

• Template editors
• Canva editors
• “CapCut preset” editors
• Editors who overuse effects
• Editors who miss deadlines
• People managing too many clients
• People who need constant supervision
• Generic corporate editing styles
• Mass applicants who did not read this post

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (READ CAREFULLY)

If you fail to follow these EXACT instructions, your application will be automatically ignored.

DO NOT send a generic portfolio.

DO NOT send 20 random videos.

DO NOT send unrelated work.

Instead, send ONLY the following:

1. ONE 2-person podcast reel
2. ONE talking head reel
3. ONE event recap reel

Your event recap reel MUST feel cinematic, intentional, emotional, and custom edited.
NO TEMPLATES.

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ALSO INCLUDE:

• What editing software you use
• Your computer specs
• Your internet speed
• Your expected FULL-TIME monthly salary in USD
• Your timezone
• Your weekly availability

AND answer this question:

“What makes someone stop scrolling in the first 3 seconds of a video?”

If you do not answer this question, we will know you did not read the post.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

We are intentionally making this post detailed to filter out people who:
• Spam apply
• Don’t pay attention
• Lack professionalism
• Cannot follow instructions

We respect serious creatives and are looking for someone who wants to build long-term with a serious team.

If your work is truly exceptional, there is room for long-term growth, leadership, and increased compensation.

We are looking for someone who cares deeply about the craft.